The 2000 years
What were the first 2000 years called?
תוהו ובוהו
How long did it take Noach to build the ark? Why?
120 years, cuz Hashem wanted people to see it and do Tshuva.
Why did the people build a tower?
To become equals with Hashem.
Where was Avraham Avinu born?
Ur Kasdim
Who was nimrod and why was he evil?
A dictator that claimed himself to be a G-d and punished anyone that didn't worship him.
When did the second 2000 years start?
With Avraham spreading awareness of Hashem.
Why did Hashem want to destroy the world?
Because the whole world was corrupt and immoral.
What was the punishment for Migdal Bavel?
Hashem split people between different nations with different languages.
How did Avraham understand that the world as created by one Gd?
He questioned the idols power.
What happened to Avraham when he was thrown into the fire?
He was walking inside a garden.
What were the second two thousand years called?
The years of Torah.
How could the generation sin so badly?
They normalized immoral behavior.
What was the difference between the generation before the Mabul and after?
Before - selfish and self-centered.
After - living for the collective good, united.
Why was Avraham raised in isolation?
Because of a decree against his life.
Why wasn't Avraham's brother saved from the fire?
Because he didn't really believe in Hashem.
What’s the difference between the first and second 2000 years?
Confusion vs clarity.
When did the mabul start?
17 of Cheshvan
Why was it called Migdal Bavel?
Bavel means confusion. Hashem confused people's languages and ability to understand each other.
Who were Avraham's brothers?
Haran and Nachor
How was Hashem testing Avraham?
He was testing to see if he feared only Hashem.